An Inscribed Field Compass to a Corporal of the 10th Hussars 1881
A rather sophisticated little brass pocket field compass presented to a Junior NCO with the 10th Hussars with the following inscription:
Presented to
Corpal JA Gamble by
Col EA Wood
10th Hussars 1881
There must be an interesting story behind such a gift, possibly the Col had him as his batman or they were involved in some escapade on some gra... read more
150.00 CAD
QSA to a Canadian in the South African Constabulary
QSA marked to 1497 3rd Class Tpr WC Jones of the SAC. Joined up in Toronto April 25, 1901 and stationed with H Squadron, Heidlberg. A few scratches on the rim, otherwise a good example with bars to Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal. read more
450.00 CAD
Assorted Lot of WWI Battlefield Relics and Artifacts
Apparently these items were collected at the Somme Battlefield by one of my clients in the 1990s. The items include boot cleats, damaged spent cartridges, bolts from dug outs, empty cartridges dated 1915, balls from detonated shrapnel shells, pieces of jagged shrapnel and barbed wire, pottery from run jugs and other bits and pieces. An interesting lot for the relic collector. read more
50.00 CAD
Pen Set to BGen JM Ross CMG, DSO of the CEF
A pen set given to BGen JM Ross of the CEF for his personal desk. A neat commemorative presented to one of Canada's best Generals by the Oxford Rifles in 1936. Possibly he was their Honorary Col. Weight of marble makes it expensive to ship, but if you are local we can get it to you another way. A nice addition to the desk in your war room. read more
60.00 CAD
Recipients to Bars of the Military Cross 1916 - 1920
A very good reference book for the serious WWI Medal collector. A must have in the library. Good condition. read more
40.00 CAD
48th Highlander WWI era Pipe Banner
Offered is a rare pipe banner to the 48th Highlanders with the Regimental crest on a blue ground and the crest of the clan Fraser on a red ground of silk, the hole being bordered in bullion fringe. Highland Regimental tradition has it that when an officer is promoted to the rank of Captain or Major they buy a pipe banner for one of the pipers to carry with the officer's family crest. The cres... read more
1800.00 CAD
WWI Colt Web Belt
The standard Colt web belt issued in WWI for the carry of the 1911 Colt Pistol with its Colt Holster and Pouch. As seen in many photographs of the era. In excellent condition and well marked with C Broad Arrow. read more
450.00 CAD
Rare WWI Other Ranks Straight Legged Trousers
Offered here is a rare pair of issue WWI SD Other Ranks Service Trousers. Good condition, un-faded khaki colour, liner sound and WD marked, with some minor mothing. All buttons present. Sizing not labeled, however, this was on a mannequin for display, so a reasonable size. These are extremely hard to find. read more
1500.00 CAD
Infantry Officer Frock Coat 1899
Offered is an Infantry Officer scarlet frock with blue facings and cuffs, pleated patch pockets on the chest, Victorian Officer Canada Militia Buttons and rank of 2nd Lt. The tunic suffers mothing on the arms and pockets and some minor staining on the fly. Needs some restoration.
A good tunic of the type used by Boer War volunteer officers reporting for duty in full scarlet fi... read more
300.00 CAD
3 Volume Set Uniforms and Traditions of the German Army
The complete set of books on German Uniforms and traditions, written by John Angolia. Very detailed information for collectors of uniforms, equipment and insignia of the WWII German Army. Condition is near mint and hardly opened. A great resource for a serious collector. read more
250.00 CAD